GEOL 3200 - Geochemistry

(3 Units)

Course covers the applications of chemistry commonly used by Earth scientists. Includes discussions on thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium, water chemistry, water contamination (and what to do about it), chemical weathering, diagnoses, carbonate chemistry, crystal chemistry, and behavior of trace elements and isotopes, igneous geochemistry, metamorphic geochemistry, petroleum geochemistry, ore-forming processes. Practical experience in the analysis and interpretation of chemical data through a research project based on publicly available data.

Prerequisites: GEOL 2100, CHEM 1100

Offered: (Spring of even years)

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